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EU bids to open market access in emerging nations
March 21, 2012--The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday aimed at forcing emerging powers such as China to offer European firms access to lucrative government contracts.
After repeatedly complaining about Chinese restrictions, the European Commission proposed measures to allow the 27-nation bloc to bar foreign firms from winning government contracts if their countries block European companies.
"We are simply asking them to open their markets for our products just as we have been doing for theirs," EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht told a news conference. "It's about fundamental fairness."
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Source: EUbusiness
Three new Lyxor bond index ETFs launched on Xetra
Lyxor ETFs cover EuroMTS Macro Weighted AAA Gov Index
March 21, 2012--Deutsche Börse continues to expand its XTF segment for exchange-traded index funds. Three new Lyxor bond index ETFs have been tradable in the XTF segment since Wednesday.
ETF name: Lyxor ETF EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government 1-3Y
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: FR0011146315
Total expense ratio: 0.165 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government Index (1-3Y)
ETF name: Lyxor ETF EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government 3-5Y
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: FR0011146349
Total expense ratio: 0.165 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government Index (3-5Y)
ETF name: Lyxor ETF EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government 5-7Y
Asset class: bond index ETF
ISIN: FR0011146356
Total expense ratio: 0.165 percent
Distribution policy: non-distributing
Benchmark: EUROMTS AAA Macro Weighted Government Index (5-7Y)
Lyxor enables investors to participate in the performance of bond ETFs from the EuroMTS AA Macro Weighted Government index family. Investors can choose from three bond ETFs with differing maturities, which track the performance of euro-zone government bonds with an AAA rating. The individual bonds are weighted on the basis of macroeconomic indicators.
The product offering in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment currently comprises a total of 947 exchange-listed index funds, making it the largest offering of all European stock exchanges.
Source: Xetra
Eurex to offer new futures on French government bonds
Futures launch date 16 April 2012
March 21, 2012--The international derivatives market Eurex Exchange announced today that it will be launching a new interest rate futures contract based on the notional long-term bonds issued by the French Republic (Obligations Assimilables du Trésor – OAT) on 16 April 2012.
The Euro OAT Futures extend the existing offering of benchmark futures on German government bonds (Buxl, Bund, Bobl and Schatz futures) and the short-, medium- and long-term futures on Italian government bonds (Euro BTP Futures) launched between 2009 and 2011. The interest rate future on French government bonds represents a significant addition to the range of efficient and effective hedging instruments on the European bond market.
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Source: Eurex
DB - Equity Research-ETF Research : Weekly European ETF Market Monitor
March 21, 2012--The most recent issue ofthe Weekly European ETF Market Monitor is now available. The report includes key statistics on the European ETF market as well as global ETF market highlights.
For more detailed coverage please refer to our monthly report, issued in the first week following the end of each month.
To request a copy of the report
Source: Christos Costandinides, European Head of ETF Research & Strategy, Deutsche Bank
Budget 2012-HMK Treasury
March 21, 2012--Summary of key Budget announcements
Budget 2012 announces wide-ranging reforms to the tax system to reward work and support growth. These reforms will lower headline rates, diversify and broaden sources of revenue, and reduce reliefs. These reforms are based on the principle that the tax system should be fair, efficient and simple.
It also announces the next stages in the Government’s plans for supporting businesses. The Government is committed to driving through the measures announced in The Plan for Growth and Autumn Statement 2011, and is taking further steps in this Budget to stimulate investment, exports, enterprise and the employment market.
The action the Government has taken since the June Budget 2010 has restored and maintained stability and kept interest rates near record lows.
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Source: HM Treasury
D Börse to sue Brussels over NYSE block
March 21, 2012--Deutsche Börse said it would take the European Commission to court to try to overturn its decision last month to block its tie-up with NYSE Euronext, in what would have been the world’s largest exchange deal.
The move, rare in European merger cases, came after weeks of bitter recriminations after the Commission voted to stop the deal on antitrust grounds.
Börse chief executive, Reto Francioni, called the decision at the time "a black day for Europe".
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Source: FT.com
Improving Financial Institution Risk Disclosures and Next Steps
March 20, 2012--The importance to market confidence of useful disclosure by financial institutions of their risk
exposures and risk management practices has been underscored in recent years. The FSB has agreed to take steps to encourage improved disclosures as described in this press
release.
In December 2011, the FSB hosted a roundtable on risk disclosures by financial institutions to encourage the private sector to jointly take forward development of principles and of
leading practice disclosures that will be relevant and informative given current market conditions and risks.
Eighty-two senior officials and other experts from around the world took part in the roundtable, representing investors and analysts, asset managers, credit rating agencies, banks, insurance companies, audit firms, audit regulators, accounting and auditing standard setters, as well as prudential and market authorities.
view the Thematic Review on Risk Disclosure Practices Peer Review Report
Source: FSB
ICMA European Repo Council paper explores official concerns about "shadow banking" and repo
March 20, 2012--ICMA’s European Repo Council (ERC) has today published a paper entitled: 'Shadow banking and repo' which explores concerns raised by regulators about 'shadow banking',
particularly in the context of the European repo market.
The paper, written by Richard Comotto of
the ICMA Centre, is intended to inform the ‘securities lending and repo’ workstream set up by the Financial Stability Board within its shadow banking project and the European Commission’s own deliberations discussed in yesterday’s green paper.
Godfried De Vidts, Chair of ICMA’s European Repo Council said: “Comotto’s paper frames a number of technical issues in a way which allows properly informed consideration of regulatory concerns. We should not lose sight of the fact that repo is a legitimate funding tool used by regulated banks and financial institutions and an instrument of financial policy for central banks. On the transparency issue the ICMA ERC already collects data on the size and structure of the market though its long established survey. A new survey of haircuts in the European repo market will add to the understanding of the functioning of repo in difficult market conditions.”
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Source: ICMA
ICMA ERC submits comments on draft technical standards for the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, CCPs and Trade Repositories
March 20, 2012--The ICMA ERC has submitted comments to ESMA, in relation to its consultation paper on draft technical standards for the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, CCPs and Trade Repositories.
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Source: ICMA
Publication of responses to the consultation on Draft Technical Standards for the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, CCPs and Trade Repositories
March 20, 2012--ESMA has published the responses to the consultation on Draft Technical Standards for the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, CCPs and Trade Repositories
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Source: ESMA
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